German Box????

[Grenademan2005]

Ive found this in a show in France. The label is German, but never seen a metal case for Patronen. Could any of you throw light on it, please? Inside is black and out grey, but it is still uncleaned.

 

[Endel]

Ive found this in a show in France. The label is German, but never seen a metal case for Patronen. Could any of you throw light on it, please? Inside is black and out grey, but it is still uncleaned.

I agree with you, it is not common. I am not sure but i think it is captured ammo box and reused for German cartridges.

Regards
E

 

[Grenademan2005]

Hum, it could be. More ideas?

 

[Dutch]

A label 1000 cartridges is very unusual for a German box.
From the size of the box and label it must be rifle/MG ammunition. sS Patr. (Heavy ball cartr.)

In 1941, bottom right the Germans packed also captured ammo.
For example, it could be a container for packing 8mm Lebel cartridges.

Dutch

 

[Grenademan2005]

Then it is a rare variation?

 

[Dutch]

Then it is a rare variation?

I never see it before.

Rgds

 

[Krt7.92]

It's a Belgian ammo-box, repacked by the Germans in WW2. This one contained 1000 rounds 7,65x53 Mod30 cartridges, german designation: 7,65mm Patr.s.S.264(b)

greetings
Kurt